Head covering



R. LIPTON HEAD COVERING Feb. 8, 1938.

Filed May 17, 1937 3 Sheets-Sheet l INVENTOR P05) z/pro/v Y 8 MsATTORNEYS Feb. 8, 1938. R UPTON 2,107,951

HEAD COVERING Filed May 17, 1937 3 Sheets-Sheet 2 INVENTOR Paar Z/PTQNATTORNEYS Feb. 8, 1938. R LIPTON 2,107,951

HEAD COVERING Filed May 17, 1937 3 Sheets-Sheet 3 Jag/Q /J Z7 Z7 43' 77INVENTOR Paar z/pra/v ATTORNEYS Patented F b. 8, 1933 UNITED STATESPATENT OFFICE 2,101,951 asap covnamo ltuby Lipton, New York, N. Y.Application May 17. 1951, Serial No. 143,059

4 Claims.

This invention relates to wearing apparel, especially to head coverings,and more particularly to an article which may desirably have for itsbody portion a rectangular or other uniplanar portion of suitablefabric, and which may snugly and effectively be applied to the head inthe form oi-an encircling head covering or turban.

The turban as such as a head covering is very ancient, and in its mostcustomary form was little more than a tightly fitting skull cap with asash or shawl wound thereabout. Such a head covering has been adoptedfrom the Eastern countries for contemporary feminine headwear stillpossessing the inherent structural objection of being in two pieces andpossessing the additional disadvantage that without expert manipulationby the wearer, the shape and position of the adjusted turban on the headof the wearer is neither permanent nor stylish, as even expertapplication of the turban to the head will not avoid disarrangement andslipping after a short time of wearing.

It is an object of this invention to provide a head covering composedessentially of a rectangular or other uniplanar body portion of anydesired material which may be easily applied and stylishly adjusted tothe head of the wearer.-

Another object of my invention is to provide a turban-like head coveringwhich will retain its initial adjustment to the head of the wearer withrelative permanency by means of loops incorporated with the bodyportion, through which the ends of the body portion may be inserted asthey are wound about the head. Another objectof my invention is toprovide a turban-like head covering, the crown of which is openable bymeans of a hookless slide fastener 01' the like, which, when applied tothe head, will present a stylish and fashionable appearance in eitherthe open or the closed position. Another object of my invention is toprovide size adjustable means for securing the movable portions of thecrown, when in open position, in 45 relatively immovable relation to thehead of the wearer regardless of the size thereof, thus avoiding theundesirable feature of flapping or dangling. parts and making the turbansuitable to be ,used in athletic games or similar activities 50 where acool and snug fitting head covering is desired principally for controlof the hair.

In the accompanying drawings, like characters of reference have beenapplied to corresponding parts throughout the several views which makeup the drawings in which (c1. z 19s) Fig. 1 is a plan view of the bodyportion of the head covering of my invention;

Fig. 2 is a view in side elevation of the head covering of my inventionapplied to the head of a, wearer, but before final adjustment, showing 5the retaining means for the wound ends of the body portion, and thecrown in closed position;

Fig. 3 is a view in top elevation as applied to the head of the wearerwith the crown in open position; 10

Fig. 4 is a view in front elevation of the turban in its adjustedposition on the head of the wearer withthe crown in closed position;

Fig. 5 is a fragmentary view illustrating the flap retaining means;

Fig. 6 is a plan view of a further variation of the head covering of myinvention;

Fig. 7 is a section through line I of Fig. 6; Figure 8 is a view in sideelevation of the embodiment shown in Fig. 6 shown with the crown 20open;

Figure 9 is a view in rear elevation of the embodiment of Fig. 6 shownwith the crownin closed position;

Figure 10 is a plan view of a different embodiment of my invention;

Figure 11 is a view in side elevation of the embodiment of Fig. 10 asapplied to the head of the wearer;

Figure 12 is a view in side elevation of the embodiment of Fig. 10,shown with the crown open; Figure 13 is a view in side elevation of atwopiece turban, embodying features of my invention.

In a preferred embodiment of my invention shown in Figures 1-5 the bodyof the head covering M, which may be composed of any suitable materialaccording to the desires of the wearer or the needs of the trade, andwhich may assume any suitable shape, is shown as a substan- 4 tiallyrectangular portion in which the length corresponds roughly to twice thecircumference of the human head and the width, roughly to the distancefrom the base of the skull to the top of the crown.

In the pursuance of the invention a cut or opening I! is provided atapproximately the center of the long dimension of the body, extendingperpendicular to that dimension into the body II. To the edge of thiscut are fastened hookless slide fastener elements I3 which may run alongthe entire length of the cut and continue away from the cut in eitherdirection along the longitudinal edge of the body for approximately thedistance of one-half of the circumference of the human head, and with asliding element are adapted to form a closure. Positioned upon theopposite transverse edge of the body and on the same surface of the bodyas the operative element of the runner of the slide fastener are aplurality of holding elements shown in this embodiment as tape membersIf attached by stitching at each end to the' body proper so that theintermediate portion of the tape members forms a loop which, when theturban is applied to the head, receives and holds in relativelyimmovable position, the wound ends of the body portion. These tapemembers are pref- Y erably situated on the body, extending from theaforesaid longitudinal edge to a suitable stitching position on the bodyportion. These tapes are preferably located for only one-half headcircumference on either side of the center of the body portion.

As applied to the head of the wearer, the center of the body portion isconveniently situated at the center of the forehead although obviouslythis is not intended as limiting since, as will appear, the position ofthe hat of the invention upon the head of the wearer is a matterentirely up to the wearer.

Preliminary to applying the body portion to the head, the slide fasteneri5 is conveniently operated so as to engage the hookless elements l3,which has the effect of folding the body portion substantially in halfwith the slit closed and part of the transverse edge of-the body joinedtogether.

Thus in preliminary form on the head, the corner l6, may be slightlyrounded, will form a peak, and the body will fit over the head with thetwo ends of the body extending in substantially parallel relationshipaway from the head at the back or at a point approximately 180 degreesaway from the point at which the center of the body is located, as shownin Figure 2.

Each end of the body is then wound about the head in opposite directionand as it is wound inserted under the loops or holding members H whichwill tend, when the turban is in finally adjusted position, as in Fig.4, to maintain the entire ensemble in relatively stationary position,and particularly to prevent the wound portion from slipping down fromits originally adjusted position.

When the two ends meet again at the point of beginning, viz., thelongitudinal center of the body portion, they may be suitably fastenedto each other, preferably by tying in a square knot, although otherforms of fastening are possible.

The turban may be wound relatively loosely about the wearer's head andstill provide a snug and permanent head covering since the loops willretain the wound parts of the body and avoid their slipping down overthe lower part of the head.

By operation of the slide fastener, an opening is provided in the crownof the turban which in no way interferes with the configuration of theturban to the head, nor with the position at which the wearer hasadjusted the winding portions of the body.

The rounded corners l6 may have attached thereto fastening means l1,shown herein as fabric loops. When the crown is opened and each sidefolded back, these fasteners may be detachably secured to slidableelements l8 which are mounted on the loops l4. Different sizes andshapes of heads will require different positions of folding forsnugness; accordingly, the slidable aroma element ll may be adjusted onthe tape N to suit the needs of the wearer.

In Figures 8-9 another embodiment of my inventionis shown. Thisvariation, when worn, resembles in appearance the turban previouslydescribed. It is characterized, however, by the feature that it is woundabout the head but once, having a supplemental piece I. attached to thelower edge of the body, by stitching or the like, so t as worn, thesupplemental piece resembles the windaround previously shown.

In this form, the ends 2| are preferably drawn by folding or stitching,approximately to a point, to facilitate tying the knot 22. Loops II areattached in a similar manner to that, described for loops M, or in otherconvenient fashion to hold the ends it after tying. In this, as well asin the other forms of the invention, the flaps 28,6! the crown when thecrown is open, may be secured to the remainder of the turban merely byinsertion under the supplemental portion II.

The slit I2 is shown in Fig. 2 as extending most of the way through thebody portion II. If it is desired to prevent the hair from being caughtup in the hookless fastener elements, a tongue 2| may be incorporatedwith the slit I? which will separate the hair from the fastener. In theopen position, this tongue will fold back with the flaps of the crown.

If the wearer so desires, a brim of any suitable size or shape may beincorporated with any of the forms of my head covering. Thus in Figures10-12 is illustrated a half-brim or visor", as applied to the turban. Inthis form of my invention, the flaps 21 may suitably be held instationary relation by snapping means 2| attached to the peak in thecrown and adapted to be detachably secured to reciprocal snap holders 29located inthe brim.

Also shown in this form is an elastic size adjuster 30 which ispreferably incorporated into the body of the turban directly above themiddle of the brim and which tends to hold the turban firmly upon thehead of the wearer, while permitting the tying about the head to berelatively loose and comfortable.

Figure 13 illustrates still another embodiment ofmy invention, in whichthe turban is in two pieces 3|, 3!, one of which winds about the headbut once, and is secured by tying in knot 33, or by other suitablefastener, the other, which may be of any suitable shape, being woundabout the lower part of the crown through the loops 34 and fastened ortied so that in adjusted position an appearance similar to that shown inFigure 4 is presented. In this form, the flaps 38 in the crown when inopen position may be fastened by means heretofore described or may beinserted beneath the secondary binder.

It will then be seen that each of the forms illustrated and describedhereinabove comprises a uniplanar band of suitable material having alength several times its width, the band having an intermediate headreceiving zone and ends adapted to be wrapped about the head andfastened. In each of the forms shown, the fastener elements are mountedin the head receiving zone adjacent the back edge thereof, and by themanipulation of the slider, this zone is converted into a head receivingrecess, the ends then serving as wrap arounds to complete the turban onthe head.

While I have illustrated and described in detail certain preferred formsof my invention, it is to be understood that changes may be made thereinand the invention embodied in other structures. I do not, therefore,desire to limit myself to the specific construction illustrated. butintend to cover my invention broadly in whatever form its principle maybe utilized.

I claim:

1. A turban comprising asubstantially rectangular strip of material,loops fastened to the body of the turban through which the wound portionmay be passed. slidable fastener elements on at least two of the loops,an openable crown, fastening means attached to the flaps formed by saidopening adapted to be detachably secured to the fastener elements at aposition on the loops depending upon the size of the head of'the wearer,

2. A turban comprising a wide band of material having a length severaltimes its width, the band having an intermediate head receiving zone andends adapted to be wrapped about the head and tied, one longitudinaledge of said band constituting the front of the turban and the otherlongitudinal edge of the band constituting the back of the turban, apair of strips carrying hookless slide fastener elements mounted in thehead receiving zone addacent the back and extending in oppositedirections, and a slidable element engaging said hookless fastenerelements and, when so engaging, to cause the material to be folded andto be partially doubled to form a head receiving recess, said recessbeing adapted to enclose the head.

3. A turban comprising a wide band of material having a length severaltimes its width, the band having an intermediate head receiving zone andends adapted to be wrapped about the head and fastened, one longitudinaledge of said band constituting the front of the turban and the otherlongitudinal edge of the band constituting the back of the turban, apair of strips carrying hookless slide fastener elements mounted in thehead receiving zone adjacent the back edge and diverging from apointinwardly of said edge and extending toward and then in contiguousrelation to said edge, and a slidable element engaging said hooklessfastener elements and, when soengaging, to cause the material to befolded and to be partially doubled to form a head receiving recess, saidrecess being adapted to enclose the head.

4. A turban comprising a wide band of material having a length severaltimes its width, the band having an intermediate head receiving zone andends adapted to be wrapped about the head and tied, one longitudinaledge of said band constituting the front of the turban and the otherlongitudinal edge of the band constituting the back of the turban, saidhead receiving zone being I partially divided by a transverse slitextending from the back edge thereof inwardly, each edge of the materialformed by said slit and a part of the back edge of the band adjacent theslit having mounted thereon hookless slide fastener elements, and anengaging element adapted to engage the said hookless slide fastenerelements and, when so engaging, to cause the material to be folded andpartially doubled to form a head receiving recess, the said recess beingadapted to enclose the head.

RUBY LIPTON.

